Orwigsburg, PA

Our Mission Statement

"It is the mission of the Orwigsburg Fire Department to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Borough of Orwigsburg and surrounding Communities by providing the highest quality fire suppression and rescue services. We will continue to seek new opportunities to serve our neighbors and to strive for excellence in the services we provide, through continued education and training."

Join us on Saturday, September, 16th from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Oak Hill Inn in Orwigsburg. A percentage of your total check will benefit the Friendship Hose Company! There will be live entertainment, door prizes, and food specials. Reservations are recommended!
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The monthly meeting of the Friendship Hose Company will be Thursday, June 1st at 2000 hours at the Friendship Hose Company. Immediately following the company meeting will be the Firemen's Relief meeting. … [Read more...]

DATE: 5/28/17
TIMEOUT: 12:12
LOCATION: Market St. and Market Rd. in the area of the entrance to Renninger's Auction
Rescue 56 responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle accident involving a rollover near the entrance to Renninger's Auction. On location, crews encountered … [Read more...]

Every year, the Friendship Hose Company solicits donations through the mail to all households in our first due coverage area. This is a major fundraiser for us and provides a majority of our operating income for the year. Our 2017 letter was mailed during the first week of April. … [Read more...]

At 3:50 p.m. an alarm was sounded for a fire at USS Achey's in N. Manheim Township. OFD Engines 5610 and 5611 responded to the fire involving a pile of shredded metal and plastic automobile components. Command requested a tanker from Co. 47 Landingville be added to the alarm. The … [Read more...]

While 7 members of our Department were at the Schuylkill Fire Training Center in Frackville working on the 3rd Module of the Essentials of Firefighting Course, OFD was dispatched to move up to Pottsville Fire Station 30 to cover for the Pottsville Fire Department who were … [Read more...]

At 3:02 a.m. Rescue 56 and Co. 42 Deer Lake were dispatched to a report of a vehicle accident with injuries in the vicinity of Russo's Pizza Den on Rt 61 in W. Brunswick Township. Enroute to the scene, we were advised that additional calls were now reporting that a tractor … [Read more...]

At 12:02 p.m. the OFD was dispatched with Companies 55 New Ringgold, 42 Deer Lake and 47 Landingville to a report of a structure fire in E. Brunswick Twp. First arriving units reported a working fire and a Tanker Task force was also dispatched. The single family home was located … [Read more...]

OFD was dispatched to a report of a two vehicle accident at the Rt 61 jughandle near the Tastee Freez at 8:11 p.m. Rescue 56 quickly arrived on the scene and assisted EMS with removing an injured front seat passenger from the front of a minivan. The driver of the second vehicle … [Read more...]

At 11:48 p.m. the OFD was dispatched to a vehicle accident on Brick Hill Road, reported to be an SUV vs tree. Rescue 56 arrived on scene and determined that driver was able to exit the vehicle on her own and was uninjured. The crew provided traffic control until the vehicle was … [Read more...]

At 3:20 p.m. an Assistant Fire Chief from Union Fire Company in Hamburg was passing the Fort Motel when he noticed smoke coming from the building. He contacted the Schuylkill County Communications Center and reported the fire. Co. 56 was dispatched along with the full 1st Alarm … [Read more...]

Rescue 56 was dispatched at 7:45 a.m. to assist Company 55 New Ringgold with a vehicle accident reported to be a van vs. tree on Rt. 443 near Kunkle's Dam. Company 55 arrived and deployed a handline for fire protection and stabilized the vehicle. Rescue 56 removed the divider … [Read more...]

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We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported us at our Dine to Donate event on Saturday at Oak Hill Inn, We would also like to thank all of the local businesses who donated raffle items and especially Oak Hill Inn for hosting the event. Thanks to the efforts of our amazing community and businesses, the event was a huge success.

Stop in for a great meal at the Oak Hill Inn tonight from 5-9:30. Between Friends will be playing live as a special treat, and don't forget to stop by our raffle table and check out the amazing baskets and items we have.

Orwigsburg Fire Company Dine to DonateSep 16, 5:00pmOak Hill InnCome join the Orwigsburg Fire Department for a night of fun. Eat some Delicious Food, and try to win some amazing Raffle Prizes, all while supporting a great organization.

Courtesy of Oak Hill Inn, 25% of all food sales will be donated to the Orwigsburg Fire Department.

Thank you to those who have already made their reservations for our Dine to Donate event next Saturday. We will have raffle tickets for sale, so take a chance at some amazing prizes the local businesses donated. See you there!

Orwigsburg Fire Company Dine to DonateSep 16, 5:00pmOak Hill InnCome join the Orwigsburg Fire Department for a night of fun. Eat some Delicious Food, and try to win some amazing Raffle Prizes, all while supporting a great organization.

Courtesy of Oak Hill Inn, 25% of all food sales will be donated to the Orwigsburg Fire Department.